SINGAPORE – Match darkish horses Indonesia beat Laos 5-1 on Sunday (Dec 12) on the Bishan Stadium, to place strain on Group B rivals Malaysia and Vietnam as all three vie for the highest two spots within the group to progress to the semi-finals of the Suzuki Cup.
Indonesia had overwhelmed Cambodia 4-2 on Thursday and coach Shin Tae-young made six modifications for his or her second match, beginning with a younger backline that included 19-year-old goalkeeper Ernando Ari, who was making his worldwide debut between the sticks.
The Indonesians opened the scoring within the twenty third minute via Asnawi Mangkualam, who fired emphatically dwelling from the penalty spot after fellow defender Alfeandra Dewangga was fouled within the field.
Asnawi turned supplier 11 minutes later when his cross was turned in by Irfan Jaya.
However Indonesia have been hit on the break within the forty first minute, with Kydavone Souvanny pulling a aim again for the Laotians with an excellent end off a uncommon counter-attack.
Garudas coach Shin made a double substitution for the beginning of the second half, throwing on thrilling younger winger Witan Sulaeman and Ipswich City defender Elkan Baggott, and the previous made a rapid impression, firing a low shot into the underside nook to make it 3-1 within the 56th minute.
As much as that time, the sport had been extra aggressive than many had anticipated, given Indonesia are five-time Asean Soccer Federation Championship runners-up whereas Laos haven’t gained a match within the biennial event since 2004.
However because the Laotians drained within the closing phases of the sport, Indonesia added two extra targets.
One other substitute, Ezra Walian, scored within the 77th minute earlier than Garudas skipper Evan Dimas squeezed the ball dwelling previous Laos’ 18-year-old goalkeeper Solasak Thilavong eight minutes later.
The margin of victory might have been even greater, however Solasak made good saves to disclaim Ramai Rumakiek and Asnawi late on, whereas 1.94m Baggott noticed his header come off the woodwork.